'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdose
The man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.
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Steven Newcombe suffered burns and hearing loss as a result of the blast.
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The 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.
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Dean Kahukiwa's body was found after a house fire in Foxton.
Tense scenes as murder accused appears in court
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A child swallowed magnets from a toy the company sold.
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Underpaid Havelock cafe manager didn't take leave for more than two years
ERA ruling allows staffer to pursue the owner of the cafe for $6000.
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He stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.
Coroner calls for tougher safety rules after woman drowns at retirement home
Staff found one victim after family called to say they couldn't reach her at dinner time.
Homeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he owned
The man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.
Restaurant worker paid tens of thousands towards her own pay packet
She told the ERA she also had to pay a $10,000 'deposit' to hold her job while on holiday.
‘Bulls***’: Father’s outburst as son jailed for sexually assaulting relatives
“Your conduct was essentially predatory grooming.”
Teen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jail
The Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.
Crown says evidence against double murderer stronger now than 1990
Crown says evidence now found to have been lies was only a "slender strand" of its case.
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After a four-week trial, the jury will deliberate on the fate of the Rebels pair.
Murderer's mum to get $18k payout for Range Rover used in killing
The Crown sold the car Desmond Bourne drove on the day he shot Zane Smith.
Coroner's warning after two young women on contraceptive pill die from blood clots
She didn't know about a condition that put her at increased risk from the pill.
Teen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and water
The injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.
'What the f... were you doing?': Judge aghast at thieving kindy cleaner
Kareem Tourangi had been making good progress in trying to get his life back on track.
Intellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appeal
The High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.
Tax evasion: Shareholder of three companies failed to pay $150k
Despite having money in the business accounts, the man chose not to pay employee taxes.
David Tamihere appeal: Lawyer claims convictions relied on dangerous evidence
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Teen with 'brightest kind of future' died after being thrown from horse
The horse bolted and Eliza-Jayne Coetzee was thrown into a fence before hitting the ground
'I'm going to hurt your baby!': Pregnant woman attacked by vengeful ex
Members of the public had to intervene to stop the brutal assault.
Sparkie blames stress for mistake that resulted in person getting electric shock
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‘Just come to bed with me:’ Male nurse censured for sexually harassing colleague
“Just one date, it’s not going to hurt you” Gareth Lunar told the woman.
Baby showing signs of foetal distress died after life support was turned off
The baby wasn't growing properly but the midwife didn't recognise the risks.
Drunk driver drove his Jaguar towards group at campground
He admitted steering his car at a group of people but doesn't want a court penalty.
Life imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judge
Instead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.
Death of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rules
Noel Wilson was flying a Robinson R22 when he crashed in forest terrain near Reefton.
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Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.